King George V 'Admiral' Issue, 2-cent Carmine

Canada · 1912 · 2 Cents

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George V, who ascended to the throne in 1910. He is depicted in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, which gives the entire series its popular 'Admiral' nickname. The design is framed by maple leaves, a national symbol of Canada, with the denomination at the bottom corners.

The Admiral series was Canada's first definitive series to be printed on a rotary press, a technological shift necessitated by increasing mail volume. These stamps were in use for over a decade, spanning the entirety of World War I.